I willl placing tile on my patio. It's only about 550 square ft and I will tackling the job. I was looking for a tile cutter but I am clueless as to which one to buy. Can anybody point in me in the right directon.

 

Let me see what my dad has and ill let you know...........

 

my dad has a "target" wet tile saw. got it at a pawn shop. if everything is set square on it, then it will work great.

 

You can always rent a tile cutter from Home Depot.

 

rent one.

 

I was told by a pro to use a 4" angle grinder with a handy supply of cutting wheels.

 

What type of tile? Assuming ceramic. Use a wetsaw. I would avoid buying a saw unless your going to be doing this often. You will also want to buy the diagonal cutter to trim pieces around things which are not square.

550 square feet is a lot for a beginner to do in one day unless it is a perfectly flat smooth surface. Renting a saw may cost 40-50 per day. If i were you and were on a budget, I would lay your field one day and measure and mark all of the outside cuts. The next day rent the saw and make your cuts in 1/2 day and save some money.

Don't use premixed acrylic based mortar if its going outside. Use cement based mortar. Mix only half a 5 gallon buck it at a time if it is hot outside. Porbably want to use a 1/4 to 3/8 square notch trowel. Buy at least 3 buckets to clean the drill mixer bit, water, and your mix.

 

If it's all strait cuts this is all you need tile cutter I have one and works great

 

I just finished helping my dad lay tile, I highly recommend the MK101 Pro. It cuts the tile easy, and dosent peter out when cutting thick 20" tiles.

 

Thanks for the advise.... It will ceramic tile and the cuts will be straight. I will post pics when it's all done.